Just when we thought the culture had changed in Bengal land, Jerome Simpson and Anthony Collins bring us back the good old days.
Last night, Kentucky law enforcement officials converged on a house, owned by Simpson, after a package was delivered to that house.
The package in question contained 2.5 pounds of marijuana. Simpson and teammate Collins were both present at the house when Simpsons girlfriend, Aleen Smith, signed for the package.
Simpson, the homeowner, gave law enforcement consent to search the house.
During the search, authorities located another six pounds of marijuana, packaging materials, scales and smoking equipment.
Kentucky authorities were alerted to the package from California narcotics officials.
Both Simpson and Collins were questioned.
It will be interesting to see what comes of this, but it does not appear that it looks good for Simpson and Collins.
Both could be disciplined, based on the leagues personal conduct and substace abuse policies.
It is a shame that after we got rid of the shenanigans of Chad, T.O. and Carson, more crap continues to creep into this team.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Week 4 NCAA picks
I have also decided to pick some NCAA football games. I will be picked the same games that the experts at Yahoo are. I will also be picking a couple other games like UC and Miami.
North Carolina St @ Cincinnati
Bowling Green @ Miami U
Colorado @ Ohio State
UCF @ BYU
North Carolina @ Georgia Tech
Notre Dame @ Pitt
Toledo @ Syracuse
San Diego St @ Michigan
UCLA @ Oregon St
California @ Washington
W. Michigan @ Illinois
Arkansas @ Alabama
Oklahoma State @ Texas A&M
Florida State @ Clemson
Southern Miss @ Virginia
Kansas St @ Miami (Fl)
Nebraska @ Wyoming
Missouri @ Oklahoma
Florida @ Kentucky
Vandy @ South Carolina
Oregon @ Arizona
USC @ Arizona State
LSU @ West Virginia
North Carolina St @ Cincinnati
Bowling Green @ Miami U
Colorado @ Ohio State
UCF @ BYU
North Carolina @ Georgia Tech
Notre Dame @ Pitt
Toledo @ Syracuse
San Diego St @ Michigan
UCLA @ Oregon St
California @ Washington
W. Michigan @ Illinois
Arkansas @ Alabama
Oklahoma State @ Texas A&M
Florida State @ Clemson
Southern Miss @ Virginia
Kansas St @ Miami (Fl)
Nebraska @ Wyoming
Missouri @ Oklahoma
Florida @ Kentucky
Vandy @ South Carolina
Oregon @ Arizona
USC @ Arizona State
LSU @ West Virginia
MLS to land another former EPL star?
It appears that the MLS was close to bringing over Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka back in August. According to this Yahoo story, Anelka would like to still come over when he leaves Chelsea in the summer.
Anelka would add to list of aging former Premier League stars who have decided to come over and finish their careers.
Anelka would add to list of aging former Premier League stars who have decided to come over and finish their careers.
Brockbusta's NFL Picks - Week 3
Here are my picks for Week 3 of the NFL Season:
Houston @ New Orleans
NY Giants @ Philadelphia
Jacksonville @ Carolina
New England @ Buffalo
Miami @ Cleveland
San Francisco @ Cincinnati
Denver @ Tennessee
Detroit @ Minnesota
Baltimore @ St Louis
NY Jets @ Oakland
Kansas City @ San Diego
Arizona @ Seattle
Atlanta @ Tampa Bay
Green Bay @ Chicago
Pittsburgh @ Indianapolis
MNF
Washington @ Dallas
Record so far this season: 21-11
Houston @ New Orleans
NY Giants @ Philadelphia
Jacksonville @ Carolina
New England @ Buffalo
Miami @ Cleveland
San Francisco @ Cincinnati
Denver @ Tennessee
Detroit @ Minnesota
Baltimore @ St Louis
NY Jets @ Oakland
Kansas City @ San Diego
Arizona @ Seattle
Atlanta @ Tampa Bay
Green Bay @ Chicago
Pittsburgh @ Indianapolis
MNF
Washington @ Dallas
Record so far this season: 21-11
Conference shuffle
My oh my, how the NCAA Division I conference landscape has changed. The shuffling of teams and conferences certainly is not done.
With Pitt and Syracuse heading to the ACC within the next couple of years, possibly along with UConn and Rutgers, there could be some major changes coming.
Currently, the Pac-12 is in talks with Oklahoma, Texas, Ok State and Texas Tech to jump the Big 12 ship and head to the Pac-12. That will make them the Pac-16, thus leaving Kansas, Kansas State, Baylor and Missouri left without a home.
That is where the Big East comes in. Since Pitt and Syracuse left, possibly along with UConn and Rutgers, there has been word that the Big 12 and Big East conference commissioners have met to discuss a merger. The merger could definitely help save some of these schools.
The Mountain West and Conference USA have discussed a merger as well. With that being said, what are TCU and Notre Dame going to do?
TCU is set to join the Big East next year. Some say, they may be better off staying in the MWC if it merges with Conference USA.
We all know that Notre Dame will be just fine.
The question is, will they join the Big 10 or the ACC? The way things are shaking down, Dan Wetzel of Yahoo says Notre Dame is better off in the ACC.
This just shows that money is the driving force behind all of this. Once the greedy school presidents get their hands on that, it is tough to get them to stop going for it.
The following weeks/months will be very interesting, as the landscape of Division I athletics will change.
Will that change be for the good?
When money is the driving force, it usually is not a good thing.
With Pitt and Syracuse heading to the ACC within the next couple of years, possibly along with UConn and Rutgers, there could be some major changes coming.
Currently, the Pac-12 is in talks with Oklahoma, Texas, Ok State and Texas Tech to jump the Big 12 ship and head to the Pac-12. That will make them the Pac-16, thus leaving Kansas, Kansas State, Baylor and Missouri left without a home.
That is where the Big East comes in. Since Pitt and Syracuse left, possibly along with UConn and Rutgers, there has been word that the Big 12 and Big East conference commissioners have met to discuss a merger. The merger could definitely help save some of these schools.
The Mountain West and Conference USA have discussed a merger as well. With that being said, what are TCU and Notre Dame going to do?
TCU is set to join the Big East next year. Some say, they may be better off staying in the MWC if it merges with Conference USA.
We all know that Notre Dame will be just fine.
The question is, will they join the Big 10 or the ACC? The way things are shaking down, Dan Wetzel of Yahoo says Notre Dame is better off in the ACC.
This just shows that money is the driving force behind all of this. Once the greedy school presidents get their hands on that, it is tough to get them to stop going for it.
The following weeks/months will be very interesting, as the landscape of Division I athletics will change.
Will that change be for the good?
When money is the driving force, it usually is not a good thing.
Hopefully the hiatus is over
Once again, I/we plan on continuing to work on this blog as much as possible now. It has been very hard these past couple of months, being a parent and all. There is no more work than being a parent. I have been very blessed to spend my evenings with my amazing wife and son!
Now with hockey season coming up, I am not sure how much Scott will be able to contribute and once his lovely wife gives birth, I imagine I will be flying solo with this blog.
I plan on posting daily on this so please continue to follow and we appreciate your patience as we have not posted in months.
Thank you all and we appreciate your support.
Now with hockey season coming up, I am not sure how much Scott will be able to contribute and once his lovely wife gives birth, I imagine I will be flying solo with this blog.
I plan on posting daily on this so please continue to follow and we appreciate your patience as we have not posted in months.
Thank you all and we appreciate your support.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Edmonds suffers setback
My all-time favorite athlete, Jimmy Freakin Edmonds, suffered a setback before Spring Training. Edmonds, 40, signed a minor-league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. With the injury, Edmonds does not appear he will be close to being ready for Spring Training with the Cards.
I was so excited the Reds traded for Edmonds last season because I got to see my favorite player, in my favorite teams jersey. If I am Bob Castellini and Walt Jocketty, when Jimmy Freakin Edmonds finally calls it quits, I am calling him and offering a position on the staff.
Jay Bruce was the player who benefited the most with Edmonds on the team. Imagine what he could do with a full year under Edmonds tutalege.
As always, I continue to wish Edmonds the best of luck throughout his career. He was truly an incredible centerfielder and I always tried to model my play after him. Thank you Jimmy and keep up the hard work.
I was so excited the Reds traded for Edmonds last season because I got to see my favorite player, in my favorite teams jersey. If I am Bob Castellini and Walt Jocketty, when Jimmy Freakin Edmonds finally calls it quits, I am calling him and offering a position on the staff.
Jay Bruce was the player who benefited the most with Edmonds on the team. Imagine what he could do with a full year under Edmonds tutalege.
As always, I continue to wish Edmonds the best of luck throughout his career. He was truly an incredible centerfielder and I always tried to model my play after him. Thank you Jimmy and keep up the hard work.
Avalanche dealt two blows Monday
Valentines Day wasn't so lovely for the Colorado Avalanche. First, fan favorite and Avs legend, Peter Forsberg retired after a 2 game comeback. Forsberg retired due to a nagging foot injury. That wasn't the only thing that went wrong for the Avs on Monday.
The red-hot Calgary Flames came into Denver and gave the Avalanche a good ol country ass whoopin. The Avs got smacked down 9-1 and this game was over before the puck even dropped. The loss kept the Avalanche 14th in the Western Conference. It is a shame that Forsberg couldn't have played last night to receive the appropriate sendoff from the fans. There is no way in hell Forsberg could have saved the Avs from the beatdown they received, but it would have been the right way to go out.
Some Avalanche media types are saying this was the lowest point in franchise history. With this season lost, could it be the right time to can coach Joe Sacco and look for someone to fire up this young team and fanbase?
The red-hot Calgary Flames came into Denver and gave the Avalanche a good ol country ass whoopin. The Avs got smacked down 9-1 and this game was over before the puck even dropped. The loss kept the Avalanche 14th in the Western Conference. It is a shame that Forsberg couldn't have played last night to receive the appropriate sendoff from the fans. There is no way in hell Forsberg could have saved the Avs from the beatdown they received, but it would have been the right way to go out.
Some Avalanche media types are saying this was the lowest point in franchise history. With this season lost, could it be the right time to can coach Joe Sacco and look for someone to fire up this young team and fanbase?
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Wonder strike fires United to derby victory
On Saturday, Wayne Rooney scored a wonder goal, to down city rivals Manchester City 2-1 at Old Trafford. The link to the video can be seen here. The victory gives Manchester United 57 points, four more than second place Arsenal.
This is a very good sign for United because if Rooney finds his form, that made him a force last year, United will run away with the English Premier League title.
This is a very good sign for United because if Rooney finds his form, that made him a force last year, United will run away with the English Premier League title.
Bearcats heading down familiar path
Once again the University of Cincinnati Bearcats, fizzle out to end the season. The Bearcats dropped a tough 59-57 decision, to the hot St. John's Red Storm, Sunday at Fifth Third Arena.
Cincinnati is 4-6 since starting off the season 15-0. During the Mick Cronin era, the Bearcats have made it a habit of fading down the stretch. This loss today was devastating as they have, most likely, played themselves out of the NCAA tournament.
The worst part of today, was the fact that Yancy Gates decided to not show up. Gates is a fricken joke. This clown has played with absolutely zero passion. With guys like Gates on this team, they will go nowhere.
Sometimes I feel that I am watching the Cincinnati Bengals playing basketball. This team, I swear, tries to lose. They make just enough stupid mistakes to lose big games.
The folks in the athletic department at UC, should take a gander across town, at a powerhouse basketball program that is in the same spot every year. The Bearcats need to model themselves after Xavier because all the Muskateers seem to do, is win. Take note Mike Thomas.
Cincinnati is 4-6 since starting off the season 15-0. During the Mick Cronin era, the Bearcats have made it a habit of fading down the stretch. This loss today was devastating as they have, most likely, played themselves out of the NCAA tournament.
The worst part of today, was the fact that Yancy Gates decided to not show up. Gates is a fricken joke. This clown has played with absolutely zero passion. With guys like Gates on this team, they will go nowhere.
Sometimes I feel that I am watching the Cincinnati Bengals playing basketball. This team, I swear, tries to lose. They make just enough stupid mistakes to lose big games.
The folks in the athletic department at UC, should take a gander across town, at a powerhouse basketball program that is in the same spot every year. The Bearcats need to model themselves after Xavier because all the Muskateers seem to do, is win. Take note Mike Thomas.
NFL Lockout looming
Could it be? Could we really not have an NFL season this year? From the looks of things, there will be no NFL football this fall. If you care to listen to the media-types at ESPN and every other sports outlet, both sides (players union and owners) are not even in the same ballpark.
It is very hard to have sympathy for multi-millionaires and billionairs fighting over money. The basis of this urinating match, is the almighty dollar. Out of approx $9 billion that is made annually, the owners automatically get $1 billion and another billion going out, leaving the remaining $7 billion to be split up by the players.
The owners want more than the $1 billion leaving less for the ones who take the beating. If it wasn't for the players, the owners wouldn't be making all of this money.
I truly do not see this getting resolved anytime soon. The real question is, if the players are locked out and there is no football, how will the NFL recover from the strike? It is just hard to fathom how a sport, at its maximum popularity, could even go on strike.
These next couple of months will be very important as both sides will try and get a new CBA pounded out before a whole season is wiped out. Stay tuned as we could have just seen the last NFL football for a while.
It is very hard to have sympathy for multi-millionaires and billionairs fighting over money. The basis of this urinating match, is the almighty dollar. Out of approx $9 billion that is made annually, the owners automatically get $1 billion and another billion going out, leaving the remaining $7 billion to be split up by the players.
The owners want more than the $1 billion leaving less for the ones who take the beating. If it wasn't for the players, the owners wouldn't be making all of this money.
I truly do not see this getting resolved anytime soon. The real question is, if the players are locked out and there is no football, how will the NFL recover from the strike? It is just hard to fathom how a sport, at its maximum popularity, could even go on strike.
These next couple of months will be very important as both sides will try and get a new CBA pounded out before a whole season is wiped out. Stay tuned as we could have just seen the last NFL football for a while.
Reds report 2011
Well it's that time again. The greatest words in sports, pitchers and catchers report, have been spoken once again this year. The Cincinnati Reds look to defend their NL Central Division crown.
While the other five teams in the division made changes, the Reds made very minimal changes. The most significant moves the Reds made this year, was signing World Series MVP, Edgar Renteria. He will be in the mix to play shortstop with Paul Janish.
The infield is set with Rolen, Janish/Renteria, Phillips and Votto. The outfield appears to be set with one question mark, left field. From the looks of things, Jonny Gomes will be platooning with, newly signed, Fred Lewis. The Reds will be in great shape if Jay Bruce can find his form (when Jim Edmonds was in town) and Drew Stubbs can improve on his solid 2010 season.
For me, the wild card in the outfield situation is, non-roster invitee, Jeremy Hermida. Hermida could see more playing time if he is able to recapture the form he had with the Florida Marlins.
The Reds will move forward in 2011 with the best pitching depth this franchise has seen in years. Bronson Arroyo, Edinson Volquez and Johnny Cueto have nailed down the top three spots in the rotation. Travis Wood, Homer Bailey and Mike Leake will battle for the final two spots in the rotation. No matter how you look at it, there will be a solid pitcher who will not be in the top five in the rotation.
Stay tuned as I will continue to break down the Reds in this 2011 season.
While the other five teams in the division made changes, the Reds made very minimal changes. The most significant moves the Reds made this year, was signing World Series MVP, Edgar Renteria. He will be in the mix to play shortstop with Paul Janish.
The infield is set with Rolen, Janish/Renteria, Phillips and Votto. The outfield appears to be set with one question mark, left field. From the looks of things, Jonny Gomes will be platooning with, newly signed, Fred Lewis. The Reds will be in great shape if Jay Bruce can find his form (when Jim Edmonds was in town) and Drew Stubbs can improve on his solid 2010 season.
For me, the wild card in the outfield situation is, non-roster invitee, Jeremy Hermida. Hermida could see more playing time if he is able to recapture the form he had with the Florida Marlins.
The Reds will move forward in 2011 with the best pitching depth this franchise has seen in years. Bronson Arroyo, Edinson Volquez and Johnny Cueto have nailed down the top three spots in the rotation. Travis Wood, Homer Bailey and Mike Leake will battle for the final two spots in the rotation. No matter how you look at it, there will be a solid pitcher who will not be in the top five in the rotation.
Stay tuned as I will continue to break down the Reds in this 2011 season.
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